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Environmental toxin may play important role in multiple sclerosis: Hypertension drug possible treatment

Researchers have found evidence that an environmental pollutant may play an important role in causing multiple sclerosis and that a hypertension drug might be used to treat the disease.
Read more: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101123174332.htm

Class Action Status Approved For Families Suing Over In-Home Care

A group of Illinois families fighting to maintain in-home care for their adult children with disabilities can band together in a class action lawsuit, a federal judge has decided.
Read more: Disability Scoop

Blind Man Fights to Stay in His Home

Facing Eviction Because NYCHA Failed to Provide Him with Vital Notices.
Read more: Disabled World

TSA: Pat-Downs A Must For Some With Disabilities

In a letter to members of the disability community, a top TSA official says some people with disabilities will be required to undergo "alternate screening techniques including pat-downs."

University Decision To Withdraw Student With Down Syndrome Sparks Outcry

When officials at an Oregon university decided that a 20-year-old with Down syndrome could no longer audit a ceramics class, the woman's peers responded in force.

2010 Interagency Disability Educational Awareness Showcase (IDEAS) - December 13 - 14
2011 PacificRim International Conference on Disabilities - April 18 - 19, 2011
FBI Reports on Hate Crimes against People with Disabilities, Others
New spinal implant to help people with paraplegia exercise paralyzed limbs